Week 4

Question 1

An infectious, inflammatory disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually involving the lungs

Answer 1

Tuberculosis

Question 2

A progressive and irreversible condition characterised by diminished respiratory capacity of the lungs

Answer 2

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 3

A collection of clear fluid (transudate) in the cavity

Answer 3

Pleural effusion

Question 4

An inflammation of the pleura, often associated with the formation of an exudate and fluid filing the pleural cavity

Answer 4

Pleuritis

Question 5

Air in the thoracic cavity

Answer 5

Pneumothorax

Question 6

Recurrent allergic pulmonary disease marked by bronchospasm, wheezing, and excessive mucus formation, often, but not always, caused by hypersensitivity to inhalation of antigens

Answer 6

Asthma

Question 7

An inflammatory form of interstitial pneumonia that results from an immunologic reaction in a hypersensitive person

Answer 7

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Question 8

A bacterial, viral or fungal infection of the lungs

Answer 8

Pneumonia

Question 9

A localised supportive form of pneumonia associated with cavitation as a result of the destruction of the inflamed lung parenchyma

Answer 9

Lung abscess

Question 10

A reduction of oxygen supply to the tissues

Answer 10

Hypoxia

Question 11

A chronic lung disease characterised by a loss of pulmonary parenchyma, resulting in widening of the terminal respiratory space and consequent shortness of breath and reduced ventilatory capacity

Answer 11

Emphysema

Question 12

Excessive production of tracheobronchial mucus causing cough and expectoration for at least 3 months during 2 consecutive years

Answer 12

Chronic bronchitis